Janice Chan

Introduction Migraine affects more than one billion people worldwide and remains a leading cause of disability. Although conventional treatments such as triptans, CGRP inhibitors, and preventive medications have improved outcomes, many patients continue to experience inadequate symptom control, adverse effects, or accessibility challenges, driving growing interest in herbal medicine. Unlike conventional drugs that typically target a single pathway, herbal medicines contain multiple bioactive...

Introduction Migraine affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of disability among young adults. Despite major advances in migraine treatment over recent years, many patients still struggle to achieve consistent symptom control. Some individuals respond remarkably well to certain medications, while others continue experiencing debilitating attacks despite trying multiple therapies. This raises an important question: why do migraine treatments work for some...

Introduction Nutrigenomics is the scientific study of how an individual’s genes influence their response to nutrients, and how nutrients in turn can affect gene expression (2). This emerging field explores the biological relationship between diet and the genome, aiming to explain why people may respond differently to the same foods (2). Traditional dietary guidelines are often designed as universal recommendations (5). However, genetic variation means that individuals metabolize nutrients...